October 4 - Toxic sludge in Hungary

October 4 - Toxic sludge in Hungary

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On October 4, an accident at the Ajkai Timföldgyár alumina plant in Western Hungary caused a reservoir break, allowing a surge of toxic waste to flood into seven towns. Nine people died, 122 people were injured. The accident was Hungary's worst ever ecological disaster.

On October 4, an accident at the Ajkai Timföldgyár alumina plant in Western Hungary caused a reservoir break, allowing a surge of toxic waste to flood into seven towns. Nine people died, 122 people were injured. The accident was Hungary's worst ever ecological disaster. (Photo by STR/AFP/Getty Images)

On October 4, an accident at the Ajkai Timföldgyár alumina plant in Western Hungary caused a reservoir break, allowing a surge of toxic waste to flood into seven towns. Nine people died, 122 people were injured. The accident was Hungary's worst ever ecological disaster.